Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Judy Kay Mays-Lusk
Aug 9, 2026
Judy Kay Mays Lusk, 75, passed away on August 9, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored her, countless people whose lives were made better simply by knowing her, and a lifetime of laughter, love, generosity, and unforgettable memories.
Judy was born on March 19, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Charles "Ray" Mays and Ruby Mays. She was a woman of...
Robert Keil Johnson
Aug 9, 2026
Robert Keil Johnson, age 72, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026. Robert was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with family & friends and going on adventures. He was also a member of Central Baptist Church Bearden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Aree Carole Johnson; brother, Kent Johnson; parents,...
Eugene Royce Stanley
Aug 9, 2026
Eugene Royce Stanley, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Eugene attended Tekoa Baptist Church. He lived by faith and loved reading his bible. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and later retired from the railroad. Eugene was an avid knife collector. He was a devoted...
Betty Sue Smith
Aug 9, 2026
Betty Sue Evans Smith, 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 9, 2026 and somehow, Sunday seems like exactly the right day for Betty to go Home.
Sunday was her favorite day of the week. It meant church, family, food, fellowship, and Jesus—all of the things she loved most. On Sunday, August 9, on...
Patricia Ann Dalton
Aug 9, 2026
Patricia Ann Dalton, age 80, of Corryton, TN passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by parents, Bruce and Mildred Arnwine and brother, Stephen Arnwine. She is survived by her husband, Norman Ray Dalton; children, Stephen Dalton and Chappell Bacon (Scott); grandchildren, Paige Keeling (Austin), Dalton Bacon and Lex Curtis, Shelby Bacon, Millie Bacon, Baylee Bacon,...
Delories Ann Savage
Aug 8, 2026
Delories Savage, devoted wife and true constant for her family, passed away the afternoon of August 8, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 11, 1948, and was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her parents, Chester Hodsden Sr. and Mattie; brothers, Terry, Lawrence, Billy, Ernie, and Chester Jr.; and sister,...
Barbara Ann Brooks
Aug 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann BrooksBarbara Ann Brooks (Pearl), 72, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2026.Barbara loved spending time with her family, camping on the lake, watching Tennessee Vols Kansas City Chiefs football and going to her kids’ sporting events when they were little.Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Wade...
Tennille Nicole Terry
Aug 7, 2026
Tennille Nicole Terry (“TT”), 29, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered eternal rest on August 7, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Born on December 8, 1996, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tennille was the beloved daughter of Michelle Nicole Sexton and Richard Matthew Terry.
Tennille will be remembered for the joy she brought to everyone around...
Kimberley Deniese Richards
Aug 7, 2026
Kimberley Deniese Richards age 66, of Heiskell, TN passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Kathleen Cardwell. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Richards; children, Jeffrey D. Richards and Joshua D. Richards; grandchildren, Jacob Richards, Jailee Richards, Jackson Richards, Ellie Richards, Allison Richards and Logan Richards; siblings, Shannon and...
Charles "Chuck" Warren Scarbrough, Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
Charles (Chuck) Warren Scarbrough, Jr., age 77, departed this life on August 6, 2026, and slipped into the arms of Jesus. Beloved son of Charles W. Scarbrough, Sr. and Dorothy Scarbrough Rudder. Preceded in death by his wife Dolores, sister Nancy Scarbrough, and his parents. Survivors include sons, Chip (Katie), Derek (Danielle); grandson, Chace; great-granddaughter, Briella; sisters Peggy Blevins and...
David Wayne Greene
Aug 5, 2026
David Wayne Greene, age 48, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2026. He enjoyed music, video games and drawing, but his greatest joy was his family and the time he got to spend with them and his “Happy Place” was sitting at the lake and listening to music. David was preceded in death...
Thiago Elian Gutierrez-Baquiax
Aug 4, 2026
Thiago Elian Gutierrez-Baquiax falleció el 4 de agosto de 2026. Se celebrará una misa funeral el viernes 14 de agosto de 2026 a las 10:00 a. m. en la iglesia católica Holy Ghost, ubicada en 1041 N Central Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917.
Thiago Elian Gutierrez-Baquiax passed away on August 4, 2026. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, August 14,...
John "Johnny" Wayne Giffin
Aug 4, 2026
John Wayne Giffin, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. John served in the U.S. Air Force and was employed by TVA, US Postal Service, Salvation Army as an Officer, and retired from Veterans Administration. He was of the Christian faith. John never met a stranger and was loved and will be missed by everyone.
John...
Deborah Lynne Fair
Aug 2, 2026
Deborah Lynne Fair, 70, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2026.
Deborah was a kind, compassionate, and deeply caring woman who always put the needs of others before her own. She had a generous heart, a warm smile, and a gentle spirit that touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She found great joy...
Rebecca (Becky) Carol Anderson
Aug 2, 2026
Rebecca (Becky) Carol Anderson, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, gained her Heavenly wings, Sunday, August 2, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a teacher’s aide at Halls Elementary School for over twenty years. Her greatest joy was her family and her fur babies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Anderson; parents, T.B. and...
Dorothy Atkins Pursiful
Aug 2, 2026
Dorothy Jean Atkins Pursiful age 90 of Luttrell, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Tennova North. She was born March 6, 1936 to Joseph G. and Mary E. Atkins. She lived her entire life in the Luttrell, Blaine and Corryton area. She was a member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church and a 1954 graduate of Gibbs High School....
Sue Ellen Norton
Aug 2, 2026
Sue Ellen McMillan Norton age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.She played basketball for Powell High School all 4 years, and earned the name “Olive Oil.” She also participated in high jump for track. She was alumni of the Class of 1963. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and also a...
Brenda Louise Beeler Brown
Aug 1, 2026
Brenda Louise Beeler Brown, age 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.
Brenda was a wonderful woman known for her warm heart, strength, love for her Lord and Savior, and a deep devotion to her family. She was a longtime, faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns, where she found great joy in her community and...
Marshall Hall Crippen
Aug 1, 2026
Marshall Crippen age 79, of the Halls Crossroads Community, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his home. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was an avid Fox hunter.
Marshall was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Ethel Crippen; and his wife, Lynda Crippen. Survivors include son, Joel (Becky) Crippen; grandchildren, Alex Greene and...
James Derck Booher
Aug 1, 2026
James Derck Booher, age 68, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 1st, 2026. He was born December 28th, 1957, to Bruce and Helen Booher in Washington, DC. He moved to Corryton at a young age, where he became a longtime member of the Corryton community and a graduate of Gibbs High School Class of 1976. James was a...
